McVeigh case twists draw British press scrutiny
British papers questioned the delay of Timothy McVeigh's execution after 3000 pages of documents surfaced. The Independent argued McVeigh and the FBI favored a narrative of one man acting alone, while Gore Vidal noted irony in the probe’s impact on public trust.
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Oklahoma City
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London
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Branch Davidian
Waco
Texas
Perry Como remembered for grace and timeless recordings
Perry Como died at 88 in his sleep after a long career spanning the big band era, television dawn, and touring in later years. He was celebrated for a relaxed, gracious stage presence and hit songs like Catch a Falling Star and Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes, with a weekly Letterman snippet proving his lasting cultural footprint.
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Bing Crosby
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David Letterman
Canonsburg
Perry
Good Housekeeping
Perry Como
Lawyer bashing fuels concern over tort reform impact
Tom Riley of Cedar Rapids argues that syndicated anti-lawyer columns ignore the harm of tort reform. He warns that reducing access to courts through corporate marketing and legislation could curb consumer rights, citing HMOs and a 15 year cut off for construction claims, underscoring the need to protect jury access and accountability.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles Larson Jr
Iowa House Judiciary Committee
Madden
Tom Vilsack
Ray
John Ely Jr
Linn County
General Assembly
Larson
Why pay those lawyers so much
A Cedar Rapids reader argues that class actions target corporate theft by mega firms and insurers, praising lawyers who take on powerful interests. The piece claims corporations steal billions while individual recoveries are small, urging awareness of those seeking to limit consumer rights.
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Pegram Vs
Supreme Court
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Robert Ray
Eleanor Madden
Eldridge
Mega Corporation
Family wins suit against College District over playground injury
Letter writer questions fault and condemns lawsuits after a Prairie Crest Elementary injury. They argue play is essential, blame shifting and lawyer profits, and ask who writes the laws and why. The tone critiques legal culture and calls for personal responsibility.
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College Community School District
Prairie Crest
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The Gazette notes it does not verify accuracy or judge opinions in letters. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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Alcohol and Birth Defects Awareness Week message
Beginning Mother's Day a week is set aside to focus on eliminating causes of mental retardation and related disabilities. The Arc of East Central Iowa promotes FAS and FAE awareness and prevention through abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Dodie Easton urges sharing information with women planning pregnancy.
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